Brooks, Troy
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation: Common Misunderstandings
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: November 13, 2017
TAHC&H Event: HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston
Subscription Type: Individual
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.00 Clock Hrs
Social Worker
1.00 CEU
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
· Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of social work education by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners, approved provider #1230.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§97.259[d][7]abuse, neglect, and exploitation
§97.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§97.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Program Description: For the last several years, the failure to timely
report allegations of ANE to the appropriate authorities ranks in the top 10 licensure violations for home health
and hospice providers. For home health (including skilled care and PAS), it has been the third most commonly cited
violation coming in behind management responsibilities of both the supervising nurse and the administrator. Usually
one or both of those is cited along with the failure to timely report. Almost without exception, there are penalties
assessed with each failure to timely report. At times, the failure will result in license revocation. More times
than not the failure to report is due to agency staff misunderstanding this obligation or misunderstanding what
constitutes an allegation of ANE.
By examining these common misunderstandings and mistakes you will learn practical steps
to avoid them. From the intake of the complaint to the closing of the investigation, this program addresses
the processes needed to maintain compliance with Texas regulations.
Program Learning Outcome:
Participants will actively engage in the discussion and incorporate best practices for identifying and reporting
abuse, neglect, and exploitation into their clinical practice.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Troy Brooks
About the Presenter:
Troy Brooks, Esq is a former Assistant General Counsel
for the Texas Department of Human Services, and has worked extensively with the Home and Community Support Services Agencies
Program. Troy now represents home health and hospice agencies across Texas in Medicare and Medicaid disputes with government
agencies and their contractors. He also represents home health agencies in negotiating and responding to government fraud
investigations. Troy runs his own law firm, Brooks Acevedo Attorney at Law in Houston, Texas.
[3100] Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation: Common Misunderstandings
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$30.00
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation: New Investigative Procedures & Reporting
[2970] Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation: New Investigative Procedures & Reporting
Education-Training Credits:
1.0 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
Summary:This program addresses the processes needed to maintain compliance with Texas ANE regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][7]abuse, neglect, and exploitation
§558.260[a][6]risk assessment and management
Faculty:Brooks, Troy
Program Description:
Texas has some of the most stringent regulations related to the identifcation
and investigation of suspected ANE in home health and hospice. This program presents the new rules & investigation
process identifed in Senate Bill 1880 that was passed last legislative sessions. SB 1880 provides for the Texas
Department of Family and Protective Services to be the state agency with primary
jurisdiction over ANE investigations. Examined is how these investigations have changed since the
implementation of SB 1880 and what has not changed. By examining common mistakes that agencies make with
regard to ANE complaints you will learn practical steps to avoid them. From the intake of the complaint to the
closing of the investigation, this program addresses the processes needed to maintain compliance with Texas regulations. Presentation Date: 11.14.2016
Learning Outcomes(s): Participants will actively engage in the discussion and incorporate best practices
for identifying and reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation into their practice.
About the Presenter:
Troy Brooks is a former Assistant General Counsel for the
Texas Department of Human Services, and has worked extensively with the Home and Community Support Services Agencies Program. Troy now
represents home health and hospice agencies across Texas in Medicare and Medicaid disputes with government agencies and their contractors.
He also represents home health agencies in negotiating and responding to government fraud investigations. Troy runs his own law firm,
Brooks Acevedo Attorney at Law in Houston, Texas.
[2970] Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation: New Investigative Procedures & Reporting
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- Brooks, Troy
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$30.00
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation: New Rules from TX Senate Bill 1880
[2826] Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation: New Rules from TX Senate Bill 1880
Education-Training Credits:
1.0 Hr(s) HCSSA Administrator/Alternate
Summary:How new rules & investigation process identified in the
recently passed Senate Bill 1880 that dictates an agency's policies and responses to suspected ANE
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][7]abuse, neglect, and exploitation
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Faculty:Brooks, Troy
Program Description: Texas has some of the most stringent
regulations related to the identification and investigation of suspected ANE in home
health and hospice. This program discusses the new rules & investigation process
identified in the recently passed Senate Bill 1880 that dictates an agency's
policies and responses to suspected ANE. Also examined are common mistakes that
agencies make with regard to ANE complaints and practical steps to avoid them. From
the intake of the complaint to the closing of the investigation, this program
addresses the processes needed to maintain compliance with Texas regulations. Presentation Date: 11.17.2015
Program Objectives: Upon completion of this program, the viewer will be able to:
Identify the rule that addresses self-reported incidents of abuse, neglect,
and exploitation for Home and Community Support Services Agencies.
Identify two laws that provide definitions for ANE as it is used in §
97.249.
Describe an allegation of abuse.
Describe Texas Senate Bill 1880.
About the Presenter:
Troy Brooks is a former Assistant General
Counsel for the Texas Department of Human Services, and has worked extensively with the Home and Community Support Services
Agencies Program. Troy now represents home health agencies across Texas in Medicare and Medicaid disputes with government
agencies and their contractors. He also represents home health agencies in negotiating and responding to government fraud
investigations. Troy runs his own law firm, Brooks Acevedo Attorney at Law, here in Houston, Texas.
[2826] Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation: New Rules from TX Senate Bill 1880
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- Brooks, Troy
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$30.00
Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation: The Failure to Report Timely ANE
[3137] Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation: The Failure to Report Timely ANE
Gain a better
understanding of what goes wrong when an allegation of abuse, neglect and exploitation is not timely reported to the authorities.
TAHC&H CONFERENCE RECORDING: This program was presented on 11/13/2018 at the Texas Association of Home Care
& Administrator Program in Houston. It is one of 15 presentations captured and produced for online access. Subscribers
receive 24/7 on-demand access from both home and office during the subscription period shown at the bottom of this page.
Presentation Info:
Presentation Date: November 13, 2018
TAHC&H Event: TAHC&H HCSSA Administrator Program | Houston
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.0 Clock Hr(s)
CE Approval Statements:
· This program meets continuing education requirements
for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.259[d][7]abuse, neglect, and exploitation
§558.260[a][2]development and interpretation of agency policies
Program Description:The failure to timely report A&E to the Department of Family and Protective Services a
nd to DADS remain one of the higher range license violations among home and community care service agencies in Texas. There are several reasons for this.
First, many times management staff have the misunderstanding that they must make a judgment call as to whether or not an allegation has been made.
Second, middle management staff and delivery staff usually fail to understand how to dignify an allegation estimate.
This presentation examines final orders from the Texas Health and Human Services commission dealing with allegations of
abuse, neglect and exploitation. By examining these cases, as opposed to discussing a hypothetical story, the viewer will gain a better
understanding of what goes wrong when an allegation of abuse, neglect and exploitation is not timely reported to the authorities.
Program Learning Outcome:
Participants will actively engage in the discussion and incorporate best practices for identifying and reporting abuse, neglect, and exploitation into their clinical practice.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter: Troy Brooks, JD
About the Presenter:
Troy Brooks a former Assistant General Counsel for the Texas Department of Human Services,
the predecessor agency of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission has practiced almost exclusively in the area of non-acute long term care in
Texas and throughout the country. This year marks Mr. Brooks 20th year of practicing law. He began as a judicial clerk for the Honorable B. Dexter Ryland,
Chief Judge of Louisiana’s 9th Judicial District Court. Mr. Brooks now has his own firm, The Brooks Law Group, which provides a full range of services for
healthcare providers throughout Texas and the rest of the country. In the words of Mr. Brooks, “we don’t have the sense to tell a healthcare provider
we won’t help them with something. From corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, ADRs, RACS, ZPICs, UPICs and licensure issues, we do it all.”
[3137] Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation: The Failure to Report Timely ANE
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Advanced Concepts in Risk Management: Advance Directives – What Providers Need to Know
[3808] Advanced Concepts in Risk Management: Advance Directives – What Providers Need to Know
Covers the Texas Advance Directives Act as it applies to Home Care, Hospice and providers in general.
Presentation Info:
TAHC&H Event Administrator Conference | Rich-Media Presentation Capture | Online On-Demand Access
Presentation Date | November 6, 2023
Program Description: In this presentation Troy Brooks covers the Texas Advance Directives Act as it applies to Home Care, Hospice and providers in general.
He covers necessary policies and procedures as well as risk management. Participants will have a better understanding of the law and updates and how to navigate the specifics of Texas and Federal law on the subject.
HCSSA Topic(s) Addressed:
§558.259[d][2]legal issues regarding advance directives
§558.259[d][4]agency responsibilities
§558.260[a][3]basic principles of management in a licensed health-related setting
Education-Training Credits:
TX HCSSA Administrator/Alternate Continuing Education
1.25 Clock Hr(s)
Continuing Education for Nurses
1.25 Contact Hr(s)
This program awards CNE until 11.06.2025
Texas HCSSA CE Approval Statement
This program meets continuing education requirements for Administrators and Alternates under Texas HCSSA licensing regulations.
Nurse CE Approval Statement
Texas Association for Home Care & Hospice is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by Louisiana State Nurses
Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. LSNA Provider No. 4002151
Requirements for Successful Completion
To receive continuing education credits for this online presentation participant must view the entire online presentation, complete an evaluation, and post-test attestation.
Reporting of Perceived Bias
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Commercial bias may occur when a CNE activity promotes one or more product(s) (drugs, devices, services, software, hardware, etc.). This definition is not all inclusive and participants may use
their own interpretation in deciding if a presentation is biased. The ANCC COA is interested in the opinions and perceptions of participants at approved CNE activities, especially in the presence
of actual or perceived bias in continuing education. Therefore, ANCC invites participants to access their “ANCC Accreditation Feedback Line” to report any noted bias or conflict of interest in the
education activity. The toll free number is 1(866) 262-9730.
TAHC&H Faculty/Presenter(s): Troy Brooks, Attorney, Degan, Blanchard & Nash
About the Presenter(s): Troy Brooks, a former Assistant General Counsel for the Texas Department of Human Services, the predecessor agency of the Texas
Health and Human Services Commission has practiced almost exclusively in the area of non-acute long term care throughout the country. Mr. Brooks has been practicing for over 20 years. He began
as a judicial clerk for the Honorable B. Dexter Ryland, Chief Judge of Louisiana’s 9th Judicial District Court. Mr. Brooks is now with Degan, Blanchard & Nash and his practice provides a full
range of services for healthcare providers throughout the country. From defending a provider from Medicare, Medicare or licensure enforcement to handling mergers and acquisitions, Mr. Brooks’
practice covers a wide range of areas impacting healthcare providers.
[3808] Advanced Concepts in Risk Management: Advance Directives – What Providers Need to Know
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